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Lamborghini Urus became the most popular luxury car in Russia in 2023

At the end of last year in our country were sold 447 new cars in the Luxury segment - 30% more than in 2022. This is reported by experts of the agency

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Lamborghini Urus became the most popular luxury car in Russia in 2023​

At the end of last year in our country were sold 447 new cars in the Luxury segment - 30% more than in 2022. This is reported by experts of the agency "AUTOSTAT" with reference to the data of JSC "PPK "* and taking into account its own segmentation of the market. Every third luxury car sold belongs to Bentley (145 vehicles), every fourth - to Lamborghini (115 vehicles), every fifth - to Rolls-Royce (85 vehicles), and every ninth - to Maserati (50 vehicles).
Also, in 2023, 41 new Ferrari cars and 11 vehicles of Aston Martin were sold in Russia. In the model rating, the leader of the 2023 Luxury segment was the Lamborghini Urus crossover with the result of 101 vehicles. Bentley Bentayga SUV, sold in the amount of 97 vehicles, was just behind it. Rolls-Royce Cullinan (65 vehicles) is also in the top three.
The fourth position of this rating is occupied by Bentley Continental GT (31 vehicles), and the top 5 is rounded off by the market newcomer - Maserati Grecale (26 vehicles). It should be noted that the leader of 2022 - Maserati Levante - this time took only the sixth position.

 

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The most expensive Moskvich 6 has appeared at dealers

Moskvich 6 liftback in a new top

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The most expensive Moskvich 6 has appeared at dealers​

Moskvich 6 liftback in a new top "Techno" configuration arrived to Russian dealers. This was reported to "Rossiyskaya Gazeta" by the director of "Avilon Moskvich" Dmitry Makarychev. The "Techno" configuration costing 3 million 116 thousand rubles is offered for the Moskvich 6 softback with a 1.5-litre GDi turbocharged 174 hp engine paired with a robotized transmission. The appearance of the car is distinguished by a horizontal LED strip on the bonnet between the headlights, welcome light animation, light logo "Moskvich" in the front doors and dynamic turn indicators in the taillights.
The image is completed by a panoramic roof with a sunroof and 18" black alloy wheels. Atmospheric lighting provides comfort in the cabin, and 8 speakers - quality sound. Also, it includes an electrically operated boot door and a 12V socket in the boot. In addition, the new version has additional safety systems - blind spot monitoring (BSD), cross collision warning when reversing (CTA), rear collision warning (RCW), warning of danger when opening doors (DOW), as well as security curtains and electric locking of rear doors from opening by children.
Recall, "Moskvich 6" is also available in "Comfort" and "Business" at a cost of 2 million 626 thousand rubles and 2 million 826 thousand rubles, respectively. In the first case, the car is equipped with a basic 1.5-litre turbo engine with an output of 136 hp paired with a stepless transmission CVT. The "Business" version with a more powerful 1.5-litre engine (174 hp), which works in combination with a double-clutch robot transmission, is offered for 2 million 976 thousand rubles.
Moskvich 6 liftback has the following dimensions: 4 770 mm in length, 1 820 mm in width and 1 492 mm in height. The ground clearance is 140 mm. The volume of the luggage compartment is 540 liters.

 

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Ministry of Industry and Trade told about state purchases of vehicles in 2023

In 2023, the Russian government has provided the delivery of more than 3 thousand school buses, 1.2 thousand ambulances and 200 mobile medical complexes to the regions of the country. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia Denis Manturov.

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Ministry of Industry and Trade told about state purchases of vehicles in 2023​

In 2023, the Russian government has provided the delivery of more than 3 thousand school buses, 1.2 thousand ambulances and 200 mobile medical complexes to the regions of the country. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia Denis Manturov. "A significant volume came to the DNR, LNR, Zaporozhye and Kherson regions. And additionally in these, as well as neighbouring regions, deliveries of more than 230 vehicles for delivery trade are realized.
Thanks to the prompt response of our manufacturers, we also managed to support the military in the special military zone. In coordination with the All-Russian People's Front, we are completing the transfer of more than 1.5 thousand UAZ Patriot vehicles," said D. Manturov, quoted by the press service of the Russian government.
As previously reported "AUTOSTAT", in October 2023 the Ministry of Industry and Trade prepared a list of cars for priority use by civil servants. The list includes cars of Russian and Chinese brands, which are produced in Russia under special investment contracts. It also specified that the purchase of cars, the localization level of which is below the threshold for access to public procurement (this year not less than 3.2 thousand points), can be carried out by special permission.
At that time, the Ministry of Industry and Trade recommended the purchase of the following passenger car models: LADA (Vesta, Vesta SW Cross, Granta, Niva Travel, Niva Legend), UAZ ("Patriot", "Pickup", "Pro", "Hunter", SGR), Aurus (Senat, Komendant), "Moskvich" (3, 3e, 6), Evolute (i-PRO, i-JOY, i-SKY), Haval (Jolion, Dargo, F7/F7x, H9). Recall, in early September 2023, Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed officials to move to domestic cars, the relevant report should be submitted by February 1st, 2024.

 

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Atom electric cars are planned to be supplied to the markets of Iran and Indonesia

Kama is considering the markets of Indonesia, Iran and Uzbekistan to export its Atom electric cars, as well as its own Atom OS operating system. Anatoly Kiyashko, the company\'s director for interaction with state authorities, told the TASS news agency, noting that Kama is ready to offer foreign...

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Atom electric cars are planned to be supplied to the markets of Iran and Indonesia​

Kama is considering the markets of Indonesia, Iran and Uzbekistan to export its Atom electric cars, as well as its own Atom OS operating system. Anatoly Kiyashko, the company's director for interaction with state authorities, told the TASS news agency, noting that Kama is ready to offer foreign partners its software, one of the advantages of which is a high level of cyber security.
Recall, the Atom electric car was first presented in May 2023. Its serial production and sales are planned to be launched in the second half of 2025. The novelty will receive a synchronous electric motor on permanent magnets, created jointly with Rosatom. Its output is 150 kW (204 hp). The electric car will accelerate from a place to 100 km/h in less than 8 seconds.
The battery capacity of 77 kWh will allow the Atom to travel up to 500 kilometres on the WLTC cycle. The lithium-ion battery is being developed jointly with Ranera, a Rosatom company, and its production will be set up in Kaliningrad. The battery will withstand 1,000 charging cycles and in winter will be protected from overcooling by an in-built heater.
Fast constant current charging will replenish energy for a 100km journey in 8 minutes. From 0 to 80 % it will be able to be recharged in half an hour. There is also a regeneration mode where the electric motor acts as an energy generator.

 

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Oting Paladin SUV goes on sale in February

The Oting Paladin SUV, which was originally scheduled to go on sale in mid-January 2024, will go on sale in February. This is stated on the website of Sinomach Automobile, found experts of the agency

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Oting Paladin SUV goes on sale in February​

The Oting Paladin SUV, which was originally scheduled to go on sale in mid-January 2024, will go on sale in February. This is stated on the website of Sinomach Automobile, found experts of the agency "AUTOSTAT". The Oting Paladin SUV, which is a redesigned version of the Nissan Terra, will be offered in four configurations at a price starting from 3.8 million rubles.
Under the bonnet of the car is a 2-litre Mitsubishi 4K31 turbo engine with an output of 160 hp, which works in combination with an 8-speed ZF automatic and an all-wheel drive system with three differential lock modes: 2H, 4H and 4L (rear, all-wheel and low-speed all-wheel drive). Front suspension is double wishbone independent, rear suspension is multi-lever dependent.
In the basic version Paladin has a drive to the front wheels. The length of the Oting Paladin SUV is 4,882 mm with a wheelbase of 2,850 mm. The equipment of the model, among other things, includes LED optics, 12-inch multimedia screen and six speakers, wireless charging for a smartphone, a power sunroof, parktronics, a system of circular vision with the display of the situation under the car, etc.
Sinomach Automobile intends to actively develop its own dealer network. At the first stage it is planned to open 15 showrooms in Moscow and St. Petersburg, later the dealership network will be extended to the whole territory of Russia.

 

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The updated Exeed LX will be brought to Russia in 2024 - NAPI

NAPI The updated Exeed LX will be brought to Russia in 2024 Exeed, which is part of Chery, is introducing the updated LX crossover with a new hybrid powerplant to the Chinese market.

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25/01/2024
THE UPDATED EXEED LX WILL BE BROUGHT TO RUSSIA IN 2024
Exeed, which is part of Chery, is introducing the updated LX crossover with a new hybrid powerplant to the Chinese market. This model should also be brought to Russia.
The crossover will be equipped with 1.5-liter turbocharged unit capacity of 156 HP, a new C-DM hybrid platform, 3-speed DHT gear box and all-wheel drive. The novelty can accelerate to 100 km/h in 4.26 seconds. The maximum range exceeds 1.4 thousand km.

 

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Russians were told what kind of foreign cars they could buy on the market 08:57 - Social Bites

When choosing a foreign car, you should consider buying a Chinese car. In this respect reports lenta.ru, citing Evgeny Zhitnukhin, head of the dealership department of the Fresh automotive market. “European, Japanese and Korean cars arriving in Russia through parallel imports can present...

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Russians were told what kind of foreign cars they could buy on the market 08:57​

ByANIKA
January 25, 2024

When choosing a foreign car, you should consider buying a Chinese car. In this respect reports lenta.ru, citing Evgeny Zhitnukhin, head of the dealership department of the Fresh automotive market.

“European, Japanese and Korean cars arriving in Russia through parallel imports can present unpleasant “surprises” to their owners. One of the latest examples is the banning of access to the Bluetooth function for BMW owners. At the same time, this function is still available for those who purchased the brand’s models before the sanctions ban on car imports to Russia was introduced,” said Zhitnukhin.

According to the expert, when purchasing a Chinese car officially sold in Russia, the owner will not have problems with warranty service and spare parts.

It happened before that knownThat new BMW cars imported into the Russian Federation through parallel imports, mainly through European countries, no longer allow their owners to connect their smartphones to the on-board multimedia system. This happens if the machine detects its presence in Russia.

There is a workaround to fix the problem. To do this you need to disable the telemetry unit. Then the connection of smartphones will start working in normal mode (Car Play), but some other car options will stop working.

Previously reportedIt was stated that AvtoVAZ has started preparations for the mass production of the Lada Iskra model.

 

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It was learned how expensive popular crossovers have become 13:42 - Social Bites

By the end of 2023, the average price of popular crossovers ordered by Russians from abroad through parallel imports increased by 10 percent. Dmitry Rogov, founder of the RogovMobil company (specialist in turnkey delivery of cars from South Korea, Europe and Japan), talked about this in a...

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It was learned how expensive popular crossovers have become 13:42​

ByANIKA
January 25, 2024

By the end of 2023, the average price of popular crossovers ordered by Russians from abroad through parallel imports increased by 10 percent. Dmitry Rogov, founder of the RogovMobil company (specialist in turnkey delivery of cars from South Korea, Europe and Japan), talked about this in a conversation with socialbites.ca.

“The price of mid-size crossovers, which are in high demand among Russians, increased by approximately 8-10 percent in 2023. The final cost of the car was affected by inflation, the ruble exchange rate, changes in railway transport tariffs and logistics. That year, buyers mostly chose the Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sportage, Volkswagen Tiguan, Audi Q3 and BMW X3. These are cars produced in 2018-2020 with minimum mileage. The cost of such cars ranges from 2.5 million rubles to 4 million rubles,” said the auto expert.

According to Rogov, there were many prerequisites for a serious increase in car prices on the market in 2023, including a lack of competition, but this did not happen. This was due to the fact that a large influx of cars flowed from China to Russia, which slowed down the increase in prices.

“The Chinese have reduced car prices. Everyone brought cars from this country to Russia – both gray dealers and official ones. The result was a healthy spontaneous market. “Previously, 5-7 large dealers could influence this, now everything has changed,” explained the expert.

happened before knowndealers have unsold stock of Lada Vesta.

 

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AvtoVAZ dealers started selling the new version of Lada Vesta 15:14 - Social Bites

AvtoVAZ dealers began selling "simplified" Lada Vesta sedans without airbags. In this respect reports Avtograd News is publicly available on the VKontakte social network. "Sales of Vesta Sedan cars without airbags have started, at least in Togliatti dealerships they have been on sale for several...

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AvtoVAZ dealers started selling the new version of Lada Vesta 15:14​

ByANIKA
January 25, 2024

AvtoVAZ dealers began selling “simplified” Lada Vesta sedans without airbags. In this respect reports Avtograd News is publicly available on the VKontakte social network.

“Sales of Vesta Sedan cars without airbags have started, at least in Togliatti dealerships they have been on sale for several days, the price is 1.46 million rubles as stated,” the message says.

As of December 11, 2023, AvtoVAZ began producing Vesta cars without airbags due to parts shortages. This workaround is necessary to eliminate conveyor downtime and avoid creating a buildup of shortages within the facility. The installation of this option on Lada cars will continue in 2024.

Vesta cars in the minimum configuration without airbags are equipped with gasoline engines with a capacity of 106 hp. and manual transmission.

happened before knownthat the new Jetour T2 SUV will be available in Russia for 3.76 million rubles.

 

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Simplified registration of cars for parallel import in Russia will be extended 15:57 - Social Bites

The preferential procedure for processing cars imported into Russia through parallel imports will be extended until the end of 2027. In this respect report "News". “As for the import of cars under the parallel import mechanism, it is also proposed to extend the safety assessment mechanism under...

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Simplified registration of cars for parallel import in Russia will be extended 15:57​

ByANIKA
January 25, 202

The preferential procedure for processing cars imported into Russia through parallel imports will be extended until the end of 2027. In this respect report “News”.

“As for the import of cars under the parallel import mechanism, it is also proposed to extend the safety assessment mechanism under Resolution No. 855 for cars of brands that have officially ceased their activities on the territory of the Russian Federation until December 31, 2027, in order to provide the population with cars for various market segments,” – Industry and Trade It was stated in the Ministry.

It was noted that if the preferential regime is extended, automobiles imported through parallel imports may be issued within the scope of a single vehicle safety certificate (ZOETS). This means no mandatory certification tests and no permission from the copyright owner.

It happened before that knownIf an engine with a broken or destroyed number is installed on the vehicle, and it also turns out that the unit was removed from a stolen car, the vehicle runs the risk of having its registration with the traffic police canceled.

When purchasing a used engine, it is necessary to draw up a sales contract and request customs documents if the unit is imported from abroad. Also, the expert advised that if possible, you should check its license plate to see if it is wanted, because the engine can be removed from a stolen car.

Also Rosstandart to start Detect foreign cars imported to Russia that have problems installing a module connected to the ERA-GLONASS system, a device used to call emergency services in case of an accident.

Previously reportedAvtoVAZ announced that it has launched a recall campaign for Lada Granta.

 

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MPs did not support the bill to abolish transportation tax for disabled people 17:31 - Social Bites

The State Duma of the Russian Federation rejected the bill on the abolition of transport taxes for disabled people. In this respect says on the legislature's website. The bill was submitted to the State Duma at the end of 2019. The authors of the initiative were deputies of the group…

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MPs did not support the bill to abolish transportation tax for disabled people 17:31​

ByANIKA
January 25, 2024

The State Duma of the Russian Federation rejected the bill on the abolition of transport taxes for disabled people. In this respect says on the legislature’s website.

The bill was submitted to the State Duma at the end of 2019. The authors of the initiative were deputies of the group “Fair Russia – For Truth”. The authors of the document proposed replacing Art. 358 of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation was added to the list of non-taxable vehicles. It was supposed to include passenger cars with engines up to 100 hp. A disabled person who owns such a vehicle will be exempt from paying taxes.

Before that, it became known that deputies of the LDPR group, led by leader Leonid Slutsky, were developing a bill aimed at reducing transport taxes for preferential categories of citizens, regardless of the engine power of the car.

According to the new draft law, beneficiaries will not be deprived of the right to reduced tax if the engine power of the car is exceeded. At the same time, the amount of tax will be reduced in each case by the amount of horsepower on which the benefit is established. Thus, the vehicle owner who is entitled to assistance will only pay tax for the excess power used.

Former deputy Milonov in the name Reduce the no-parking zone at bus stops to 5 metres.

 

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Exlantix ES will enter the Russian market - NAPI

NAPI Exlantix ES will enter the Russian market Exlantix has announced the first model of a new brand on the Russian market. The brand debut, which will feature electric vehicles, became the 4-door ES coupe.

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24/01/2024
EXLANTIX ES WILL ENTER THE RUSSIAN MARKET
Exlantix has announced the first model of a new brand on the Russian market. The brand debut, which will feature electric vehicles, became the 4-door ES coupe. The premiere is scheduled for summer of 2024.
The novelty will receive an 800-volt on-board electrical installation and an 82 kWh CATL battery, providing a range of up to 650 km, with support for CCS2 DC charging.
The model will include more than 30 electronic driver assistants, an audio system with 23 speakers, multimedia with online services, an electric door drive with closers, a panoramic roof, active aerodynamics elements, external screens, etc.
The car cost will be announced towards the start of sales.

This new Exlantix is pretty beastly.

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Dealers have started the sales of hybrid crossover Changan UNI-K iDD: the price is known

Russian dealers of Changan started sales of the first hybrid crossover UNI-K iDD, which became available along with the petrol version of this model. As the agency

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Dealers have started the sales of hybrid crossover Changan UNI-K iDD: the price is known​

Russian dealers of Changan started sales of the first hybrid crossover UNI-K iDD, which became available along with the petrol version of this model. As the agency "AUTOSTAT" was informed by the dealership centre "Pragmatica Changan" in St. Petersburg, the first car has already found its buyer. The cost of the novelty in the top Tech configuration is from 5.5 million rubles.
The Intelligent Dual Drive hybrid system, which the UNI-K iDD crossover is equipped with, is a technology that combines a 150 hp electric motor and a 166 hp 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine. The transmission is a 6-speed automatic robotised gearbox, which transmits traction to the front axle. The UNI-K iDD has a top speed of 200 km/h. The electric motor is paired with a 30.7 kWh LFP-battery. The battery is adapted to Russian climatic conditions and is equipped with an autonomous thermal regulation circuit.
In fast charging mode, the three-component battery is charged from 20 to 80 per cent in just 30 minutes. When connected to a 220 V household power supply, a full charge at home takes about 4 hours. Thanks to the Intelligent Dual Drive system, the crossover can cover up to 1,000 kilometers with a fully filled fuel tank and maximum battery charge.
The UNI-K iDD has a driving range of 135 kilometers on electric power alone. In parallel electric motor and internal combustion engine mode, the UNI-K iDD produces a total torque of 585 Nm, making the hybrid the most dynamic UNI-K variant.

UNI-K iDD sounds beep boop like something out a Star Wars movie like C-3PO or R2-D2 but really it's a pretty neat car.

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Oting Paladin SUV goes on sale in February

The Oting Paladin SUV, which was originally scheduled to go on sale in mid-January 2024, will go on sale in February. This is stated on the website of Sinomach Automobile, found experts of the agency

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Oting Paladin SUV goes on sale in February​

The Oting Paladin SUV, which was originally scheduled to go on sale in mid-January 2024, will go on sale in February. This is stated on the website of Sinomach Automobile, found experts of the agency "AUTOSTAT". The Oting Paladin SUV, which is a redesigned version of the Nissan Terra, will be offered in four configurations at a price starting from 3.8 million rubles.
Under the bonnet of the car is a 2-litre Mitsubishi 4K31 turbo engine with an output of 160 hp, which works in combination with an 8-speed ZF automatic and an all-wheel drive system with three differential lock modes: 2H, 4H and 4L (rear, all-wheel and low-speed all-wheel drive). Front suspension is double wishbone independent, rear suspension is multi-lever dependent.
In the basic version Paladin has a drive to the front wheels. The length of the Oting Paladin SUV is 4,882 mm with a wheelbase of 2,850 mm. The equipment of the model, among other things, includes LED optics, 12-inch multimedia screen and six speakers, wireless charging for a smartphone, a power sunroof, parktronics, a system of circular vision with the display of the situation under the car, etc.
Sinomach Automobile intends to actively develop its own dealer network. At the first stage it is planned to open 15 showrooms in Moscow and St. Petersburg, later the dealership network will be extended to the whole territory of Russia.

Oting is a Dongfeng brand in collaboration with Nissan. Oting Paladin is based on Nissan XTerra.

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A car expert says whether electric cars can replace gasoline cars 15:55 - Social Bites

It is unlikely that electric vehicles will replace gasoline cars on Russian roads until the infrastructure is improved. In a conversation with the Public News Service about this issue stated automobile expert Vladimir Sazhin. “We can install an electronic gas station in every garden, but it is...

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A car expert says whether electric cars can replace gasoline cars 15:55​

ByANIKA
January 24, 2024

It is unlikely that electric vehicles will replace gasoline cars on Russian roads until the infrastructure is improved. In a conversation with the Public News Service about this issue stated automobile expert Vladimir Sazhin.

“We can install an electronic gas station in every garden, but it is not a fact that there will be a queue. Because leaving the car plugged into the garden socket doesn’t do much good. “Someone will definitely buy this place, and another vehicle owner will put his internal combustion engine car there,” he said.

He also said that electric vehicles should be made suitable for harsh winter conditions. Sazhin added that heating the cabin requires a lot of energy, so the range is noticeably reduced.

In January, the company Otonom Energy Systems, which, among other things, is a manufacturer of traction batteries for Lada e-Largus. presented new Zeta batteries. The company emphasized that the development is superior to foreign analogues in terms of parameters and can be installed on electric buses.

Previously reportedHe said that an important advantage for electric vehicle owners has been extended for one year.